Desiderio first joined the team in 2013, when the squad posted a forgettable winless campaign.

He said farewell to the team on the finals stage and with a championship within his reach.

"This is your captain, Paul Desiderio, signing off," Desiderio wrote.

Aside from Desiderio, Diego Dario, Jarrell Lim, Gelo Vito and JJ Española, also played their final game as a Fighting Maroon Wednesday.

Never thought that I would be ending my UAAP career in the finals. It was an honor playing and fighting for this incredible school. Amazing ride, UP community! Wouldn't trade it for anything. UP, maraming salamat. Diego Dario, #5, signing off. #UPFight 🙏🏼❤️

I will never be able to put into words how it feels to represent UP. The five-year ride has been an honor and a humbling experience. I wouldn’t have spent it any other way. “Tito Vito” out! ✌🏼💯🙏🏼❤️ #UPFight#AtinTo